This event is full

Join the waitlist

Everything is Writing: A Writing Workshop for Everyone!

With BPL Writer-in-Residence Grace Ellis

Award-winning author Grace Ellis begins her BPL Writer-in-Residence session with a writing workshop for everybody! Everything Is Writing is a workshop for people who don't think they're writers...yet.

In the age of AI, polished writing is no longer rare, but authentic writing is. This joyful, low-pressure workshop explores how writing can enrich our daily lives, not just through big projects like novels or memoirs, but also emails, texts, dating profiles, greeting cards, and more. We’ll talk about finding your voice, getting clear on what you want to say, and letting go of the pressure to “sound like a writer.” Then we’ll dive into short, guided exercises to write with more ease and authenticity. Participants are encouraged to bring a small idea or project to share (the smaller, the better!).

About the 2026 BPL Writer-in-Residence:

Grace Ellis is a New York Times–bestselling, award-winning writer of graphic novels, plays, prose, and animation. She’s best known as the co-creator of the comics Lumberjanes, Moonstruck, and Flung Out of Space, along with her extensive work for DC Comics. Her writing is noted for its humor, heart, and character-driven storytelling.

Outside of publishing, Grace is an active member of the Columbus arts community. She founded and curates Columbus Stage Times, a comprehensive weekly calendar spotlighting more than 150 Central Ohio theater companies, and she serves on the education board of Cartoon Crossroads Columbus.

Grace loves helping writers discover their creative voice across any medium, genre or ability level. She has a particular passion for demystifying storytelling and helping writers (i.e. you) feel confident on the page. When she's not writing, she can be found watching women's hockey or going for a lil walk.

The 2026 BPL Writer-in-Residence program is made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

Library Parking & Entrance Information:

While the library's main entrance is under construction, we remain open. Clear signage will guide visitors to a temporary, fully accessible entrance via a ramp in the southeast alley, leading to the dock entrance.

The library parking lot also remains open, with temporary entry and exit available via Euclaire Avenue only. Parking may be limited, so we encourage you to arrive early and use street parking on Euclaire, Mound, and other nearby streets.

For more information about the Outdoor Reading Room project, visit www.BexleyLibrary.org/ORR.

Upcoming events